Description
These delightful Pumpkin Bread Truffles combine the warm flavors of pumpkin bread with creamy cream cheese and a sweet chocolate coating, making for a perfect autumn treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups homemade pumpkin bread, crumbled
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- Orange and green edible decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Crumble the Pumpkin Bread: Start by breaking your pumpkin bread into fine crumbs.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled pumpkin bread, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover your bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Form the Truffles: Once chilled, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt your white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let Them Set: Refrigerate the coated truffles for about 30 minutes to an hour until set.
Notes
These truffles can be frozen for later enjoyment, and serve well with a cozy beverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pumpkin, truffles, dessert, fall treat, pumpkin spice